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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.59, 5,461.93 and 2,625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.59, 5,461.93 and 2,625.99 is: 3,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.59 : 5,461.93 = 2,625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.59/5,461.93 = 2,625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.59x = 5,461.93 × 2,625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.59x = 14,342,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,956.36/3,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.91

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